The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0249-2018·Announced 2017-11-22

Meijer Recalls Asparagus Products Due to Listeria Contamination Risk

Meijer is voluntarily recalling asparagus products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination identified by a supplier.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Meijer Inc. is voluntarily recalling multiple processed vegetable products, specifically Asparagus Spears and Asparagus Spears with Garlic Parmesan. The recall is being conducted following a supplier's recall due to potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

The affected products were distributed domestically in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The recall covers items purchased between September 27, 2017, and October 20, 2017, with a sell-by date of October 15, 2017. The specific UPC codes for the recalled items are 21948900000, 2-19489-00000-9, 21910600000, and 2-19106-00000-9.

Consumers who have purchased these products should check their pantries for the specific UPC codes and sell-by dates listed above. If the products are found, consumers should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Vegetable products including: ASPARAGUS SPEARS & ASPARAGUS SPEARS WITH GARLIC PARMESAN
Manufacturer
Meijer Distribution, Inc
Category
Food — Processed Vegetables
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (8)

  • Items purchased September 27
  • 2017 through October 20
  • 2017
  • the following UPC Codes: 21948900000
  • 2-19489-00000-9
  • 21910600000
  • 2-19106-00000-9
  • Sell By 10/15/2017

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Meijer Distribution, Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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